April 29, 2010 Sweat, calorie counting pays off for SJ Biggest Losers In just 90 days two members of Team Seymour shed a combined total of 60 pounds proving they had what it took to be the base's Biggest Losers. Jamilah Alston dropped 25 pounds losing 15.44 percent of her body weight and Senior Airman Jayson Powers shed 35 pounds or 15.23 percent of his body weight.
April 28, 2010 Sweet social highlights volunteers The Volunteer Advisory Committee recognized 19 of Seymour Johnson's noteworthy volunteers who go above and beyond during an ice cream social here April 22.The social is an annual event held during National Volunteer Appreciation Week to applaud those who so selflessly donate their time."Volunteers
April 28, 2010 Donate blood, save a life Donating blood is a top priority for the U.S. military. The Fort Bragg, N.C., medical team is just one of many dedicated to traveling base to base collecting blood from donors. Each donor gives approximately one pint of blood which is sent overseas to servicemembers injured while supporting
April 28, 2010 RED FLAG intelligence With RED FLAG- Alaska in full swing, the 354th Operations Group intelligence flight has switched gears to support RED FLAG-Alaska 10-2.The intelligence flight act as referees during the exercise and is responsible for the tailoring the exercise blueprint to the participants needs - letting them know
April 28, 2010 Kunsan, Seymour Johnson munitions Airmen build bombs for Red Flag-Alaska The team tightens the last screws, and inspects the bomb one more time. The fuse is linked to the initiator -- check. Next, the fin kit - the key to precision weapons guidance - is secure -- check. This team of Airmen must be gentle, precise, accurate -- this team is comprised of conventional
April 28, 2010 Running for a cause The 4th Security Forces Squadron sponsored the first spring track meet here, April 23. The meet was held to raise money for fuel cards for Airmen Against Drunk Driving program volunteers. The meet consisted of 10 events, and the 1st through 4th place winners in each event received ribbons. All
April 26, 2010 AFAF in full swing Col. Patrick Doherty signs an Air Force Assistance Fund form here April 23, 2010. The AFAF is an annual effort to raise funds for charities that provide support for active duty, retirees, reservists, Guard Airmen and their dependents, including surviving spouses. Colonel Doherty is the 4th Fighter
April 22, 2010 4th CMS accesory flight The 4th Component Maintenance Squadron accessory flight gets the job done with efforts from the hydraulics back shop, electro-environmental systems, fuel systems and egress systems flights.The hydraulics back shop inspects, tests and fixes hydraulic components. These Airmen have approximately 20
April 22, 2010 Thrifty shopping The Thrift Shop at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., is open to all Department of Defense employees and their families. The shop raises funds to split between scholarships and local community programs.. The Thrift Shop is located at the corner of Peterson and Godfrey and is open Tuesdays,
April 22, 2010 Workin' at the car wash Firefighters from the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron here sponsored a base car wash to raise money for Wayne Action Teams for Community Health on April 16. Patrons could stop by and receive a free car wash, though donations were highly encouraged. A survey of the Wayne County community identified